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2025-2026 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog

Political Science Minor

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Political Science Minor: 20 Credits

Political Science Core: 12 Credits

POLS 200 - Power and Politics (4)
POLS 205 - Introduction to American Politics (4)
POLS 210 - Introduction to World Politics (4)

Political Science Electives: 8 Credits

(choose two upper-level courses from the following)

POLS 300-499 (8)

Total Required Credits: 20

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